Packaging Engineer 2

East Peoria, IL
12 months
Client: Caterpillar

Technical Skills
 (Creo or other similar electronic drafting experience is required Creo Required)
 Pack assist
 Knowledge of packaging materials
 Knowledge pf packaging suppliers

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Establish packaging and processing specifications at the part number level for new product introductions, cost
savings, or other supply chain improvement. Develop, communicate and maintain supplier packaging requirements.
Lead initiatives and collaboration with suppliers and facilities changing packaging to improve efficiency within
receiving, warehousing, and/or line-side delivery. Create packaging concepts and container layouts using 3D
modeling software (i.e. Pro-E). Perform cost analysis and develop business cases for implementing packaging
improvements. Procure and validate new packaging and containers during pilot phase. Audit supplier conformance
to packaging specifications.

Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing
Engineering, Supply Chain or other field. 2-4 years of experience as a Packaging Engineer or Packaging Analyst.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

Experience with Manufacturing Enterprise Packaging System. Experience in conducting cost analysis preparing
business cases. Experience in supplier collaboration implementing packaging and logistics changes. Strong
analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong interpersonal, teamwork, organization and communication skills.
Knowledge and understanding of 6 Sigma project management principles. Develop and deploy creative / original
solutions to complex problems. Experience within operations at a manufacturing environment. Knowledge and
experience with Pack Assistant and Teamcenter. Familiar with company policies and procedures with a strong
department background. Additional packaging design experience in automotive or similar industry. Creo or Solid
Works Packaging Modeling Experience.

Position’s Contributions to Work Group:

- Resolving all packaging related safety issues
- Resolving all Packaging related quality issues
- Creating cost savings/Avoidance projects
- Working on returnable packaging solutions to help with sustainability.
- Documenting packaging required from all suppliers in EPSA.
- Creating work standards
- Focusing on all NPI packaging activities

Typical task breakdown:

- Provide NPI support (returnable containers CPPD)
- Develop packaging solutions to protect finished painted components
- Design for transport efficiency
- Perform containerization analysis and quoting
- Validate new packaging and containers during pilot phase
- Coordinate with assembly planning for line-side storage and ergonomic considerations
- Develop kitting packaging / presentation
- Validate returnable quantities through simulations
- Resolve safety and / or quality issues caused by current packaging
- Resolve issues reported by 3PL or carriers

Interaction with team:

- Working with both NA packaging team as well as both India and China teams
- Working with supply chain – logistics- procurement – Manufacturing – transportation and POU to ensure total
alignment with any packaging solutions.

Education & Experience Required:

- Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of packaging experience required.

Soft Skills
- Experience with 6 Sigma Project teams preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, organization and communication skills
- Thorough understanding of company policies and procedures
- Thorough knowledge of Standard Practice, corporate shipping guidelines, quality and cleanliness specifications
and inventory warehousing standards.

Desired
- APICS CPIM or CSPC National Certification desired